Classic Bloody Mary

In the world of cocktails, the Bloody Mary is very much a contradiction. Instead of being blamed for a hangover, it is used as the cure. And rather than being consumed at night, the spicy concoction is best imbibed the morning after.

Ingredients

Ice

45ml vodka

20ml lemon juice

Dash of Tabasco sauce

5-10ml worcestershire sauce

Salt

Tomato juice

Stick of celery

Slice of lemon

Pepper (to taste)

Method

Build the drink in a tall, ice-filled glass with vodka, lemon juice, Tabasco, worcestershire sauce and salt. Top with tomato juice. Stir. Garnish with a stick of celery, a slice of lemon and some ground pepper on top.